Careers at CSPD

We're seeking a skilled Non-trade Qualified Tradesperson employee who will be responsible to support the other services of a school, including but not limited to cleaning, building and grounds maintenance.

Your responsibilities will include; 

• non-specialised repair work;
• undertaking general gardening tasks including preparation and planting procedures;
• operating, maintaining and adjusting turf machinery under general supervision;
• applying fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides under general supervision;
• responding to alarms, following emergency procedures and preparing incident reports, inspecting and securing buildings;
• providing assistance to qualified tradespersons in building and furniture maintenance;
• undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal and/or Principal’s Delegate. This may include operation of the school’s security system when commencing/finishing a shift.

It is essential that you 

• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Have demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines
• Have demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a range of personnel
• Support the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church’s work in schools

Experience and Qualifications

• Does not have a trade qualification (certificate III), but has a skill level which
  assumes and requires knowledge, training or experience relevant to the duties to
  be performed.

The Organisation

Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.

Application Requirements

Applications are to be received no later than 5:00pm, Tuesday 28 January. When forwarding your formal application, please include the following:

• A cover letter of no more than one A4 page, or a 2-3 minute video outlining why you are suitable for this role. 

• A supporting statement of no more than one A4 page about how your skills set, expertise and experience align with this new thinking, ‘new normal’ teaching role. 

• One page resume with three referees. 

All applications are to be marked attention and sent to Principal Leader, Mrs Kelly Bauer

and applied through Pageup (CSDP jobs).

 Non-trade Qualified Operational Services - Level 2 - Position Description.pdf